Open tenders / Catering & food
Planned procurement · Notice 090342-2026
Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Blackdown Education Partnership Schools
Blackdown Education Partnership
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 12 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2030
In plain English
A group of 13 academy schools in Devon and Somerset is looking for a catering supplier to run meal services at six secondary schools, three of which also deliver to primary sites. The three-year contract runs from 12 April 2027 to 11 April 2030, with bids due 5 January 2027.
Good fit for: Contract catering firms with experience of school meals across multiple sites.
Watch out: Contractor site visits in November are part of the process; Shortlisted bidders must present in person on 21 January, 9.30am–3.30pm; Six schools plus linked primary deliveries in one lot, so no option to bid for a single site; Taking over services currently run in-house at two schools may involve staff transfers
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What the buyer says
Blackdown Education Partnership are a Multi Academy Trust of 13 Schools based in Devon & Somerset. This tender will include six secondary schools, three of which deliver to Primary sites. The schools currently have a mixture of contracted services (4 Secondaries) and externally supported in-house services (2 Secondaries). The new contract will commence from Mon 12th April 2027, following the Easter break. Key Dates: Market Engagement - Aug & Sept 2026 Red Box Data Gathering- Aug & Sept 2026 ITT release date- Est. Early October 2026 Contractor Site visits- November across several days, exact dates TBC Bid Deadline- 5th Jan 2027 Shortlisting announced- 13th Jan 2027 Presentations- 21st Jan between 9.30 - 3.30 pm Contract start date- Mon 12th April (after Easter break)
Procedure: not stated. Published 23 Sep 2026.
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